London Stock Exchange and Tokyo Stock Exchange sign Co-operation Agreement.

The London Stock Exchange and Tokyo Stock Exchange Inc, today signed an agreement, aimed at enhancing their international presence through co-operation on access arrangements and the developments of the new products.

This is the first time that the two exchanges have agreed to work together, and it is expected that the co-operation will bring benefits for investors, issuers and member firms.

To mark the signing, the President & CEO of Tokyo Exchange, Mr Taizo Nishimuro opened trading at the London Stock Exchange. Under the agreement, a Task Force composed of senior staff from both exchanges, will shortly begin a series of regular meetings to consider development opportunities.